Austin homeless population almost three times larger than estimates: data
New data presented by Austin's Homeless Strategy Office estimates a much larger homeless population in the city than previous estimates.
TxDOT purchases land for homeless emergency shelter expansion
The goal is to provide more space for homeless residents who may be displaced by upcoming construction on I-35.
Homeless camp at-risk of flooding closed in southeast Austin; 33 people relocated
A homeless camp in an area at-risk of flooding has been closed by the city of Austin.
Austin non-profit camping overnight in solidarity with homeless population
An Austin non-profit has been providing meals and resources to the city's homeless. This weekend, they will be staying with them overnight.
Austin activates cold weather shelters ahead of hard freeze
Ahead of an overnight freeze this weekend, the city of Austin has activated cold weather shelters again tonight.
HEART Austin homeless outreach pilot program launching soon
The goal of HEART Austin is to “actively engage with and address the needs of people living unsheltered," says the Downtown Austin Alliance.
Homeless people dropped off downtown after staying in warming shelters
Hundreds of Austin homeless people were bused to a park in Downtown Austin after staying in warming shelters due to the freeze.
Austin homeless strategy could get 'comprehensive review' from city council
As Austin's homeless struggle in frigid weather, City Council could soon be reviewing the city's strategy on homelessness.
Non-profit for Austin's homeless started by Round Rock girl
A Round Rock pre-teen is proving you're never too young to make a difference in your community. She's found a unique way to raise money to house the homeless.
Austin non-profit provides Christmas resources, meals to homeless
If you're homeless in Austin, it may be difficult to find a reason to be joyful this holiday season. But a local non-profit is doing its best to bring a smile to the faces of people who've fallen on hard times.
Austin's newly renovated shelter opens, hopes to fill beds by Christmas
Right now, the plan is to house 65 homeless people at this shelter who are women and transgender. The goal is to up that number to 150 by March 2024.
US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level, officials say
Federal officials Friday said soaring rents and a winding down of coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more Americans.
Austin homeless strategy officer recommends city consolidate homeless contracts
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.
Overnight cold weather shelters activated for Dec. 10
Those needing shelter tonight can register from 6-8 p.m. at One Texas Center at 505 Barton Springs Road.
Austin City Council spends another $2.7 million to open controversial homeless shelter
The Austin City Council is providing another $2.7 million in an attempt to get a controversial homeless shelter up and running.
'Terrifying encounter' with a machete-wielding homeless man pushed woman to flee California for Florida
"My salary increases were not outpacing my rental increases... I was losing money every year."
Williamson County addresses growing homeless population
Austin and Travis County have been talking for years about how to solve the homeless crisis. Williamson County is now having one of its very first community discussions on the issue.
Homeless veteran walks 30 miles to find a job: 'I'm a man on a mission'
Brian Taylor walked several miles, "thinking about his life and how he could possibly get things back together," before he stumbled upon his next job in a Georgia town.
Austin City Council approves purchase of former Salvation Army downtown shelter
The purchase includes the shelter at 501 E. 8th Street, a retail storefront property at 718 Red River Street and a surface parking lot at 700 Red River Street.
2 homeless encampments closed by City of Austin, 43 people relocated
The Housing-Focused Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) Initiative has assisted more than 661 people find shelters since 2021.